Maine Voices: Be prepared for risks that come with boating during colder months

Knowing the facts about cold-water immersion – and wearing a life jacket – might help to save your own life.

Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake

Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.

Lobstermen catch break on diesel engine standards

U.S. lobster fishery is exempt from new standards until cleaner-running lobster boat engines are available on the commercial market.

Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend

The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.

Docks quiet for now, Maine marinas make plans to stay afloat

Maine's recreational boating industry entering uncharted waters this season with new rules necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak.

Shopping (or window shopping) for a boat? These 4 boat shows have you covered

Featuring cutting-edge technology, competitions for teens, and deals on boats, Maine's boat show season has something for boaters of all ages and sorts.

Boat where 34 died was among more than 300 exempted from Coast Guard fire safety rules

In Maine, the captain of a historic 68-foot coasting schooner said the vessel cannot be compared to the dive boat that caught fire in California because it doesn’t have the same mechanics or equipment.

Planning Board approves Falmouth boatyard expansion

Handy Boat will double the size of its indoor storage capacity.

Two boaters rescued off Maine coast

Two boaters were rescued this weekend about 30 miles off the Maine coast after they lost power on their 22-foot recreational vessel, the Coast Guard said.

Falmouth harbormaster says ID your boat